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Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve
Area : 350 sq. km
Best time to visit : October to April
Species found : Elephant, tiger, panther, wild dog, gaur, sloth bear, nilgai, wild boar. Sambar and barking deer.
How to reach : Nearest airport is at Cochin (200 kms) or Madurai (140 kms) and railhead is at Kottayam (114 kms).
Nearest town : Kumily (4 kms).
Where to stay : Forest Rest Houses, Aranya Niwas Hotel, Edapalayam Lake Palace, Periyar House.
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